Champions Cup

Bath confirm coaching shake-up

Bath have confirmed the appointment of Johann van Graan and JP Ferreira as head coach and defence coach respectively.

Damian de Allende under coach Johann van Graan

De Allende’s injury woes continue

Munster have confirmed that Damian de Allende has been ruled out for “a number of weeks” due to an abdominal injury.

France enforces vaccine mandate for Six Nations

All athletes who wish to compete in France will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19, government sources confirmed on Monday.

Bundee Aki argues with referee Mathieu Raynal

Aki apologises for verbal attack on ref

Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has apologised after confronting referee Mathieu Raynal following his side’s Champions Cup defeat by Leicester.

Montpellier's Gela Aprasidze reacts after Leinster's James Lowe (not pictured) scores their side's thirteenth try of the gameduring the Heineken Champions Cup, Pool A match at RDS Arena in Leinster, Ireland. Picture date: Sunday January 16, 2022.

Montpellier drop to new low in European hammering

Montpellier crashed to the worst defeat ever suffered by a French side in European Champions Cup history on Sunday when they were thrashed 89-7 by Irish province Leinster.

Van Graan steers Munster into European playoffs

Johann van Graan has lauded the character his Munster side showed to snatch a last-gasp victory over Castres that sealed the province’s passage to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup.

Green on target as Quins seal dramatic win

Tyrone Green scored a crucial try as Harlequins claimed a dramatic 36-33 Champions Cup victory over Cardiff on Friday.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Boks’ big Trev eyes new challenge at Racing

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane says he moved to French club Racing 92 because he needed a new ‘challenge’.

Snyman commits future to Munster

Springbok lock RG Snyman has extended his contract with Munster until 2024, the Irish club announced on Wednesday.

Van Graan responds to criticism: I want to be here

Johann van Graan has hit back at suggestions he is not committed to Munster and dismissed ill-advised recommendations that he should step down from his position as head coach prematurely.